The security industry likes to create acronyms – IAM, UTM, NGFW, MFA, EDR, etc. Perhaps it comes from the general human tendency of wanting to simply define complex topics. In an ever-changing industry, like information security, these acronyms and groupings create major challenges over time. Each year there are new threats, and with that comes more innovation and different … [Read more...]
New Releases: Fireware and WSM version 11.9.5
WatchGuard is pleased to announce the release of Fireware 11.9.5 and WSM 11.9.5. These maintenance releases provide many bug fixes, with full details outlined in the Release Notes and the What's New in 11.9.5 presentation. Dimension 1.3 Update 2 Application Control information was not correctly logged from proxy policies in version 11.9.4. Along with the new Fireware release, … [Read more...]
New Releases: Fireware XTM 11.9.4 and WSM 11.9.4
Fireware OS 11.9.4 and WSM 11.9.4 are now available. This maintenance release includes many bug fixes and several new enhancements. The Release Notes list all resolved issues and new enhancements in the software. Key Highlights: New Guest Services capability enables the creation of temporary accounts for hotspot access. Ideal for hotels and retail stores to provide internet … [Read more...]
WatchGuard Releases Appliance Updates to Fix OpenSSL Flaws
WatchGuard has released several important updates to software for all product lines over the past couple of weeks to address reported vulnerabilities. Last month the OpenSSL team released an update for their popular SSL/TLS package, which fixes six security vulnerabilities in their product, including a relatively serious Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) flaw. More details about these … [Read more...]
New Releases: Fireware XTM 11.9 and Dimension 1.2
WatchGuard has posted major new software releases this month. We are pleased to announce that Fireware 11.9, WSM 11.9, and Dimension 1.2 are now available to download. WatchGuard's newest releases give WatchGuard NGFW and UTM appliances – including XTM Series and Firebox T10 models – a host of new features. Highlights include: APT Blocker – WatchGuard's newest security module. … [Read more...]
